Locals encouraged to pause the booze this Dry July

This Dry July, breast cancer survivor Sue Woodward is encouraging more Australians to go alcohol-free after the fundraiser helped her receive “invaluable” services.

Timezone Parramatta locks in July 2 opening

After closing its doors 20 years ago, Timezone Parramatta is set to make its long-awaited return this July.

Appeal for information into stolen backpack

Parramatta Police Area Command have released an image of two people who may be able to assist with investigations into a stealing offence. About 12:50pm...

Man seriously hurt in explosion at restaurant

A man has burns to around 30 per cent of his body after an explosion at a restaurant in Parramatta.

WIN a stay at Terminus Apartment Hotel Newcastle

Courtesy of Choice Hotels Asia Pac, win a two night stay at a heritage-listed hotel in the heart of Newcastle.

School teachers set to walk off the job on June 30

Public and private school teachers will stage a joint strike on June 30 as tensions mount over the teaching crisis in New South Wales schools.

State Government’s Budget pitch to western Sydney

The State Government is talking up its commitments to western Sydney in today's State Budget. 

Government takes first steps towards major stamp duty reform

First home buyers will be able to avoid paying up front stamp duty and instead pay a small annual property tax under reforms confirmed in today's State Budget.

The key COVID vaccine figure our local area still hasn’t reached

The Parramatta Local Government Area (LGA) is still yet to hit 95 per cent double vaccination rates against COVID-19.

Important talk highlights Refugee Week

This Refugee Week, Simon Shahin wants Australians to understand that becoming a refugee is “not a choice.”